Is MARTA Ready for More Riders as Gas Prices Rise? A Talk with MARTA CEO Dr. Beverly Scott

In the last few years, MARTA ridership has dropped amid service cutbacks and fare hikes.  But now, with rising gasoline prices, MARTA’s ridership is expected to increase again.  The question:  Does the system have the resources to handle it?  WABE’s Denis O’Hayer spoke with MARTA CEO and General Manager Dr. Beverly Scott about that, and about the ongoing battle in the Legislature over MARTA’s future.